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October 2012 Volume 2, Issue 10Official Newsletter of the Atascocita Community Improvement Association

HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT FOUR CONSTABLE’S OFFICE – PATROL DIVISION STATISTICS

ATASCOCITA DETAILED STATISTICS REPORT FOR 8/1/2012 TO 8/31/2012

Unit ContractCalls

DistrictCalls Reports

FelonyArrests

MiscArrests Tickets

ChargesFiled Mileage Days

40 28 7 8 0 0 11 0 0 1905 224D15 1 5 0 0 0 5 0 0 88 24D16 0 12 1 0 0 1 0 0 170 24D23 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 53 14E64 26 38 13 2 2 63 0 3 870 154E65 27 48 19 1 1 9 0 2 1013 224E70 62 52 20 1 1 41 0 1 1321 19

74 77 3 15 0 0 37 50 0 1581 1880 30 10 11 0 0 11 0 0 1147 2190 0 14 2 0 0 4 0 0 139 3

TOTAL

ALL 251 198 89 4 4 192 50 6 8287 125

ATASCOCITA CRIME STATS Aug YTD

VARIANCEAug - 2012

Aug - 2011

YTD Aug 2012

YTD Aug 2011 2012 vs 2011 2012 VS 2011

BURGLARY OF A HABITATION 1 4 5 12 (3) (7)BURGLARY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE 2 6 20 31 (4) (11)THEFT FROM A HABITATION 0 0 4 7 0 (3)THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE 0 1 2 1 (1) 1 THEFT - OTHER 3 0 16 9 3 7 ROBBERY 0 0 0 2 0 (2) SUB-TOTAL 6 11 47 62 (5) (15)ASSAULT 1 0 3 4 1 (1)SEXUAL ASSAULT 1 0 2 1 1 1 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 2 1 17 14 1 3 DISTURBANCE - FAMILY 2 0 18 12 2 6 DISTURBANCE - JUVENILE 3 3 9 34 0 (25)DISTURBANCE - OTHER 9 6 84 104 3 (20)ALARMS 46 26 207 215 20 (8)SUSPICIOUS VEHICLES 14 15 84 125 (1) (41)SUSPICIOUS PERSONS 10 6 83 77 4 6 RUNAWAYS 0 1 2 5 (1) (3)TELEPHONE HARASSMENT 0 1 3 5 (1) (2)OTHER CALLS. 46 61 418 535 (15) (117)

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COMMUNITY CONTACTSBOARD MEMBERSJimmy Wells, President ........................ jwellsacia@yahoo.comKathryn Dahlin, Vice President .........kdahlinacia@gmail.comRon Jones, Treasurer .................... rwjones2012@hotmail.comLaura Lammers, Secretary ...................l.lammers@yahoo.comRobert Nieto, Trustee ...................... robertanieto@gmail.comSterling Assoc. Services ................servicedesk@sterlingasi.com

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEEJanel Dale ...............................................................................Ron Jones ...............................................................................Tim Mulkey ...........................................................................Steve Daniele ..........................................................................

EMERGENCY INFORMATIONFire, Medical or Life Threatening Emergency ........... 9-1-1P-4 Constable Dispatch ................................... 281-376-3472Humble ISD Police (Schools) .......................... 281-641-7900Atascocita Volunteer Fire Dept (AVFD) Non-Emergency Number ............................... 281-852-2181Harris County Animal Control ....................... 281-999-3191Texas Poison Control Center ........................... 800-222-1222

UTILITIESElectric, (multiple providers) ............www.powertochoose.org Power Outages .............................................. 713-207-7777 Street Light Outages ...................................... 713-207-2222Gas, Centerpoint Energy ................................. 713-659-2111 Gas Leaks ..................................................... 713-659-2111Water, Severn Trent ......................................... 281-579-4500 24 Hour Emergency Number ......................... 281-209-2100Telephone, Centurylink ................................... 877-290-5458Trash, Waste Management ............................... 888-964-9734Humble Post Office ......................................... 281-540-1775Harris County MUD #132 .................. www.hcmud132.comHarris County MUD #151 .................... www.hcmud151.org

SCHOOLSHumble ISD ................................................... 281-641-1000 Website ............................................www.humble.k12.tx.us Pine Forest Elementary .................................... 281-641-2100Maplebrook Elementary .................................. 281-641-2900Atascocita Middle School ................................ 281-641-1000Atascocita High School ................................... 281-641-7500

NEWSLETTER INFORMATIONEditor - Laura Lammers .......................... l.lammers@yahoo.comPublisher, Peel, Inc. ......................................... 888-687-6444Advertising ................................... advertising@PEELinc.com

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Volunteers are needed to pursue candidates for the next Board of Trustee election which will be held in November 2012. The only qualification necessary is the desire to serve. Please email Laura Lammers at L.Lammers@yahoo.com if you would like to volunteer.

Trash Can ReminderResidents are reminded that trash cans should only be set out

on trash pickup days, Tuesday and Friday. Trash set out any day other than trash day is a violation of the deed restrictions and can become a nuisance. Residents should also remove their trash cans from the curb after pickup. Trash cans left in view destroys the neighborhood attractiveness.

RAINCO IRRIGATION SPECIALIST: Commercial & Residential. Backflow Testing, Drainage, Irrigation (Sprinkler) System, Design & Installation, Service & Repair, Rainbird – Hunter. Fully Insured. Lic. # 9004 & 9226. Call 713-824-5327.

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Have 2 Ways Out!National Fire Prevention Week

October 7-13, 2012The reality is when fire strikes, your home could be engulfed in

smoke and flames in just a few minutes. It is important to have a home fire escape plan that prepares your family to think fast and get out quickly when the smoke alarm sounds. What if your first escape route is blocked by smoke or flames? Having two ways out is such a key part of your plan. This year’s theme, “Have 2 Ways Out!” focuses on the importance of fire escape planning and practice.

Your home should be a safe haven. Take the time now during Fire Prevention Week to make it fire safe.

Community Wide Garage Sale

The ACIA will hold its annual Community Wide Garage Sale, Friday and Saturday, October 19-20, 2012. The areas participating are Shores, Club Point, Ivy Point, Golf Villas, Estates of Pinehurst, Pinehurst and Pines.

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Work, family obligations, traffic, – there are many things in that keep us from getting to know our neighbors. The practice of sitting on the front step and making small talk, while watching the world go by, is a thing of the past. But the annual National Night Out, which arrives Tuesday, October 2, gives us a very good reason to return to the tradition of spending time with those who live next door or down the street: It’s good for our personal safety.

All residents are cordially invited to be a part of ACIA NIGHT OUT 2012. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is designed to:

Heighten awareness of the people and occurrences around us;Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime

programs; Strengthen neighborhood spirit.So many wonderful families call Atascocita home. Get out and

meet your neighbors. You will discover common interests and shared experiences. Great neighborhoods are made up of great neighbors.

Crime PreventionIf you leave your vehicle in your driveway, one crime you can

really help prevent is auto-burglary. Thefts from vehicles occur at all hours, day and night. All auto-burglaries generally have one thing in common: something to steal ... something valuable left in the car. And, many auto-burglaries are “crimes of opportunity”; they could have been avoided had simple preventative steps been taken. Auto-burglary prevention involves limiting the criminal’s ability and/or opportunity to commit the crime.

With very little time and effort, you can make a huge difference in your vulnerability to auto-burglary. It generally takes a mere few seconds to secure your valuables, but it will take only a few seconds more for a thief to break in and steal valuables left in plain sight. Car burglaries are, however, one of the most prevalent crimes in the greater Atascocita area and probably one of the easiest to prevent. Take your valuables and lock your car.

Happy Halloween!

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The ACIA sponsored the fabulous July 4th parade that so many residents enjoyed and also the Easter Egg Hunt enjoyed by the resident’s children and grandchildren. Many hardworking volunteers contributed countless hours making these events a success. Your help is needed to continue these successful and delightful events. The Social Committee needs volunteers. Just a few hours of your time can make a tremendous difference. Please call Sterling Association Services at 832 678 4500 to volunteer.

Tennis Anyone?ACIA has 4 regulation tennis courts, 2 courts located in

Shores I and 2 courts located in Pinehurst. These courts can accommodate players of all skill levels. Cooler weather is the perfect time to revive your tennis game. The ACIA is looking for volunteers to participate on the Tennis Committee. The fee to obtain an access key has been reduced to $15.00. If you’re looking for a playing partner please volunteer by contacting Laura Lammers at L.Lammers@yahoo.com or

contact Sterling Association Services at 832 678 4500.Marina/Recreation CommitteeThe ACIA recently completely refurbished our Marina.

These improvements were very costly and should last for many years. Two of the tennis courts were resurfaced a few years ago and the Pinehurst pool decking is scheduled for replacement now that swim season is closed. Recommending these improvements was done by valuable volunteers that gave their time to improve our community. Our recreation areas are our greatest assets and require maintenance to preserve their safe usage and attractiveness. Please volunteer your time to be on the Marina/Recreation Committee. Just a few hours per year can make a huge difference. Please call Sterling Association Services at 832 678 4500 to volunteer.

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Trustee Positions Open for 2013

Nominations are now being accepted for two (2) trustee positions open for the Atascocita Community Improvement Association Board (ACIA).The trustees will serve for a three (3) year term, January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015 and positions are open to all ACIA members. Trustees meet monthly on the fourth Monday at 6:30pm.

The ACIA Annual Meeting is scheduled for November 8, 2012 at a location to be determined. Election for the trustee positions will take place at that time by written ballot. Homeowners will receive an ACIA proxy ballot for the trustee election, along with other information, prior to the annual meeting.

Those members who desire to run for the board positions should prepare a brief resume (six lines). This resume should be submitted to Laura Lammers, ACIA Secretary, by either email (L.Lammers@yahoo.com) or emailed to Sterling Association Services, (Servicedesk@sterlingasi.com) or delivered in person. To assure your name is placed on the ballot, your resume must be received no later than October 10, 2012.

It is time to renew the link of your Kroger Plus Card to The Friends of the Atascocita Library

for the 2012 – 2013 year. FOAL received $678 for last year through the

Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Program. Kroger Cashier: 1. Scan customer’s KrogerPlus Card at the beginning of the order, and then scan the attached Organization’s barcode.

The customer’s Kroger Plus Card is now enrolled in the Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Program & contributing funds to their organization. The program runs from July 1 – April 30.

Please feel free to contact a Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Program Representative with any additional

questions at 866-995-7643 or email to neighbortoneighbor@kroger.com. Additional information is also available at

www.krogerneighbortoneighbor.com.

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ACIA HAPPENINGSDead Tree Removal

Trees that are dead, dying, diseased, or damaged pose a significant risk to the people and properties surrounding them. The most common reason why dead or dying trees need to be removed is because they have become dangerous. A dead tree can easily topple over, or its heavy branches can break off and crash onto the earth below. If this tree is located near a home, a shopping center, or some other type of public location, this puts people, structures, and properties at risk. If a heavy branch falls from a dead tree and injures or kills the person below, then the person who owns the property the tree sits on could be held liable.

Homeowners and property owners could also be held financially liable if their trees cause inadvertent damage to cars and other types of personal property. Recently, a Mom and her child in the Kenswick subdivision were killed when a dead fell. There are many trees dead or dying in our area due to the recent drought. After a tree has been dead for 3 months or more, it is too dangerous to climb and the removal itself becomes more dangerous.

CPR TrainingThe AVFD does CPR training and can be scheduled to give

a CPR class to ACIA residents. If we have a group of at least 7 residents, the AVFD will do an onsite class at a location of our choosing. The cost is $50/per person and provides a certificate valid for 2 years through the American Heart Association. The course name is Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED. Contact Sterling Association Services at 832 678 4500 to sign up.

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